Matthew 25:8 nasb — "The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

NASB

""The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'"

— Matthew 25:8, NASB

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Matthew 25 — Context

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"Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep.

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"But at midnight there was a shout, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.'

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"Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.

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"The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

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"But the prudent answered, 'No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'

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"And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut.

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"Later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.'

Matthew 25:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:8 say?
Matthew 25:8 in the NASB reads: “"The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'”
Where is Matthew 25:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 8.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 25:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:8 in?
Matthew 25:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 25:8?
Matthew 25:8 reads (NASB): “"The foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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